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umbilical Synonyms
Another word for umbilical
Choosing another word for umbilical depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A flexible cable, hose, or tether supplying vital power, oxygen, data, or fuel to a spacecraft, diving suit, or piece of equipment.
Usage Example
"During the spacewalk, the astronaut remained attached to the station via a braided life-support lifeline."
Strong
lifeline
tether
• adjective (Context 2)
Denoting a close, vital, or indissoluble connection between two people, organizations, or things.
Usage Example
"The young writer felt an inseparable bond to the small coastal village where he had grown up."
Strong
inseparable
Weak
intimate
• noun (Context 3)
An umbilical cord.
Usage Example
"Veterinarians checked the newborn foal's umbilical cord to ensure there were no signs of infection."
Strongest
umbilical cord
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Umbilical. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/umbilical